Thailand offers expat tax breaks to reverse brain drain
Under new regulations, returning Thai nationals with at least a bachelor's degree and two years of international work experience will benefit from a fixed 17% income tax rate.…
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Delhi Budget 2024: Focus on women’s welfare with financial aid, safety measures, and childcare support
In a bid to empower women and enhance their safety, the Delhi government has announced several welfare schemes in its budget, including a Rs 2,500 monthly honorarium, installation…
Demand for closure of meat shops during Navratri gains traction in Delhi
A ban on meat sale in Delhi and other such locations should be imposed during this period to ensure that "devotees’ sentiments are not hurt," an official said.
AI plans emerge as central theme in South Korean politics
Potential presidential frontrunners present plans for addressing anxiety associated with AI.
Indonesian House vows openness, public participation in Military Law revision
Protests have broken out in major cities such as Bandung and Surabaya since the House passed the TNI Law revision on Thursday following what critics called a rushed, opaque…
Media companies should protect part-timers too: Malaysian Human Resources Minister
In addition to these immediate measures, Steven Sim said the forthcoming Gig Workers Bill is set to extend protections to media workers.
Gang rape convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in India’s Madhya Pradesh
Five individuals convicted of looting, assaulting, and abducting two army officers and their two female friends, along with gang-raping one of the women, were sentenced to life…
Climate action: Dawn
Despite contributing less than 1 percent to GHG emissions, Pakistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the impact of climate change. In fact, the Global Climate Risk Index…
Nepali government prepares to lower minimum age for marriage
Deeming the current age limit to have increased cases of rape, lawmakers support plan to revise Child Act and the Criminal Code.
China strengthens countermeasures against foreign sanctions
The new regulation, which comprises 22 articles, includes countermeasures such as the seizure and freezing of "various types of property," prohibiting or restricting "relevant…